Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Bus shelter on Durleigh Road repaired following vandalism
A bus shelter on Durleigh Road has been repaired after being damaged by vandals. The shelter required repairs after its glass panels were broken. The
Bus shelter on Durleigh Road repaired following vandalism
A bus shelter on Durleigh Road has been repaired after being damaged by vandals. The shelter required repairs after its glass panels were broken. The
News
Bus shelter on Durleigh Road repaired following vandalism
A bus shelter on Durleigh Road has been repaired after being damaged by vandals. The shelter required repairs after its glass panels were broken. The
Bridgwater’s Playday returns
With less than month until Playday 2026 returns to St Matthews Field, families can look forward to a day packed with fun. On Wednesday 5
Proposed changes to Somerset taxi fares
Somerset Council has published proposed changes to the maximum fares that hackney carriage taxis can charge. Hackney carriage fares are calculated using an electronic meter
Last chance to share your views and help improve alcohol support in Somerset
Residents across Somerset are being urged to take part in a short, anonymous survey exploring why some people who could benefit from support for alcohol use do not come forward, before the
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
July 2026
Planning Committee
Community and Cultural Services Committee
Amenities Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
July 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
